The Bossticks
Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick / Dear Media
The Bossticks, formerly The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show, is hosted by Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick, the entrepreneurial duo behind The Skinny Confidential and Dear Media. For over a decade, they've sat down with some of the most interesting people in business, culture, and media, from founders and celebrities to leading experts. The conversations are curious, unfiltered, and occasionally unexpected, exploring business, wellness, culture, and the habits behind building a fulfilled life. Created for people designing life on their own terms. New episodes drop weekly.
Episodes
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Mar 6, 2026 • 49min
The Shocking Truth About Produce Waste In America & Fixing The Broken Food Supply Chain Ft. Melissa Ackerman of Planet Harvest
Melissa Ackerman, founder and CEO of Planet Harvest, builds systems to move excess fresh produce from farms to families. She reveals massive produce left in fields, why grocery specs cause waste, and how pandemic relief scaled produce box programs. She urges embracing imperfect produce, reshaping supply chains, and practical shopping habits to reduce waste and support farmers.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 56min
William Gaunitz On Unexplained Hair Loss, Thinning Hair, Scalp Hygiene, & How To Regrow Healthy Hair
William Gaunitz, certified trichologist with 20+ years leading hair-loss care, explains scalp hygiene, proper washing habits, and microbiome-friendly shampoos. He outlines the three main causes of thinning, how to spot patterns like DHT-related loss, and when tools like red light, microneedling, or minoxidil can help.
Mar 2, 2026 • 59min
Josh Duhamel On Fame, Hormones, Fatherhood, Longevity, & Finding His Way Back
Josh Duhamel, acclaimed actor, director, producer, and founder of Gatlin, talks candidly about fame, returning to his roots, and building a life focused on family. He discusses starting in Hollywood, vulnerability in performance, hands-on parenting and cabin life, and why he launched a men’s wellness company. Conversation also covers his daily fitness and longevity habits.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 59min
The Truth About Detoxing, Hidden Environmental Toxins, & Supporting Cell Longevity Ft. David Roberts & Dr. John Gildea Of Mara Labs
Dr. John Gildea, a molecular biologist who studies targeted compounds to protect cells; David Roberts, founder of Mara Labs who channeled personal loss into researching cellular detox and longevity. They discuss sulforaphane's potential, hidden environmental toxins and microplastics, natural GLP-1 alternatives like berberine, and a two-step mobilize-then-excrete detox approach.
Feb 25, 2026 • 28min
Lauryn Bosstick On Nervous System Regulation Practices & Building Routines To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
Practical routines for calming an overstimulated nervous system. Phone boundaries, evening red-light and wind-down rituals, and bedtime tools like lavender warmies and breathwork. Morning red-light meditation, movement, and mineral-rich hydration. Daily priority lists, simple meal habits, beauty rituals including facial cold therapy, and using ChatGPT to organize tasks.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 2min
Dr. Karan Rajan On The Truth About Gut Health, & The Rise of Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Karan Rajan, surgeon-turned-prevention advocate and bestselling author focused on gut health. He explores the rise of colorectal cancer, why diverse and slow-fermenting fiber matters, links between the microbiome and hormonal issues like endometriosis, the pitfalls of viral health trends, and practical, food-first tips to boost daily fiber.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 49min
Dr. Autumn Smith On Healing Naturally, Eating Well, & What Actually Matters In Your Food
Dr. Autumn Smith, co-founder of Paleovalley and Wild Pastures and holistic nutrition expert, discusses why high-quality animal products and organ meats matter. She breaks down how to spot processed vs traditionally cured meats. Practical shopping tips, glycine-rich foods, and safe organ intake are covered in short, actionable conversations.
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 17min
Dr. Robert Kiltz On Hormone Balance, Managing Inflamation, & Gender Roles In Fertility
Dr. Robert Kiltz, double board-certified OB/GYN and fertility specialist who blends mindset, diet, and root-cause care. He talks about inflammation, gut health, and hormone balance. He explores carnivore/keto approaches, fasting and autophagy. He discusses shared male and female roles in fertility and cautions on relying solely on long-term drugs.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 11min
Martha Stewart On Staying Powerful, Youthful, & Relevant For 40+ Years - & Her Take On Trad Wives
Martha Stewart, lifestyle entrepreneur and homemaking icon, shares farm life, career longevity, and her take on the trad wife movement. Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, board-certified dermatologist and biotech founder, discusses skincare science, treatments, and their development of ELM Biosciences products. They chat routines, protection from sun damage, and building a dermatologist-vetted skincare line.
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 4min
Dr. Gerry Curatola On The Oral Microbiome, Ozempic Teeth, Jaw Clenching, & What Your Dentist Isn't Telling You
Dr. Gerry Curatola, a biologic dentist and researcher with 40+ years focused on the oral microbiome and mouth-body link. He explores how oral ecology affects whole-body health. He discusses fluoride controversy, hidden risks of Ozempic and GLP-1s for teeth, jaw clenching as a stress and airway signal, and why some dental products and mouthwashes can harm beneficial microbes.
